Mexican Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Fire Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Fire Opal, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Gold
20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Fire Opal, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
2010s American Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Opal, Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Brazilian Modernist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
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Mexican Opal For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Mexican Opal?
The Legacy of Opal in Jewelry Design
Opals were discovered in 400 BC, and since then five types have been found throughout the world. Before you start shopping for mysteriously beautiful vintage opal rings and other opal jewelry, learn about the different varieties of the gem — and find out which historical figure was reportedly willing to trade his kingdom for a single stone.
Here is a little riddle for you: the month of October has two birthstones, but only one of them encompasses the colors of other birthstones. If you guessed opal, you’re right! (The other gemstone associated with the month of October is tourmaline.)
Opals are such unusual gemstones that there are too many old-wives tales associated with them, like if you’re a blond, wearing an opal necklace will protect your locks from losing color. Opals were also very fashionable in the early 19th century, up until the publication of Sir Walter Scott’s novel Anne of Geierstein in 1829. The title heroine wears an opal and succumbs to an untimely death. However, the British monarchy, and in particular Queen Victoria, did not let this story get in their way, and they frequently gifted opals to friends and family members. October babies should disregard the noise and proudly wear their opals!
There are five types of precious opals: boulder opal, fire opal, crystal/water opal, black opal, and white/light opal. Each variety is distinguished by its color.
So, where does the name come from? The word opal is thought to originate from the Roman opalus or from the Sanskrit úpala (“precious stone”) or from the Greek opallios (“to see a color change”). So while there have been many names for the stones, opals were first discovered in 400 BC in Ethiopia. But the early reference that comes up most often in history books is from the Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder, who wrote about it in 75 AD. In his text he refers to it as opali. The Romans were big fans of opal, Mark Antony was so enamored by it that, as the story goes, he was willing to trade a portion of his kingdom for a single opal.
There's a wide variety of antique and vintage opal jewelry on 1stDibs (and you won't have to trade your kingdom for it).